Challenge Trade and Business College vs Tec-NQ
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 1111 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Challenge Trade and Business College
Collingwood Park · Independent high school · 12
7 students · ICSEA 968
Tec-NQ
Douglas · Independent high school · 10-12
375 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Challenge Trade and Business College Collingwood Park QLD | Tec-NQ Douglas QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #139 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | – | #872 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 7 | 375 |
| Girls / boys | 2 / 5 | 78 / 297 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 7 | 109 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | – | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 0.8 | 29.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.4 | 53.4 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 15% |
| Suburb | Collingwood Park 4301 | Douglas 4814 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | ctbc.qld.edu.au/ | www.tecnq.com.au |
The verdict
- •Tec-NQ scores higher on the Success Index (43.5 vs 34.7).
- •Tec-NQ has the higher ICSEA (972 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tec-NQ is the larger school with 375 students compared with 7.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Challenge Trade and Business College better than Tec-NQ?
On the Success Index, Tec-NQ ranks higher (43.5 vs 34.7 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Challenge Trade and Business College and Tec-NQ?
About 1111 km in a straight line, between Collingwood Park and Douglas in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Challenge Trade and Business College and Tec-NQ rank in QLD?
Challenge Trade and Business College is unranked and Tec-NQ is 139th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.